Ilona Schweizer

Comics and illustrations
in ink and color

Comics

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Control

Eating disorders are a sensitive topic.
We all have to eat but who’s to say what eating behavior is considered unhealthy or even disordered?
Some degree of emotional eating is probably normal. But unfortunately, dysfunctional eating habits can take over our entire life, make us miserable, trap and isolate us. More often than not, the symptoms of an eating disorder are just the tip of the iceberg.This short comic tells the story of a mother struggling with bulimia nervosa.

Short comic
7 pages incl. cover, full color
English

COMING SOONThis comic will be published in print as part of a collection and available in my online shop in spring 2026.

Panic

What can an unresolved internal conflict trigger in a person?This short story is an interpretation of a panic attack and the sudden, overwhelming fear and paranoia that can accompany it.

Short comic
7 pages incl. cover, full color
English

COMING SOONThis comic will be published in print as part of a collection and available in my online shop in spring 2026.

Belonging

Which price are we willing to pay for human companionship?This comic is for you, if you like animals and post-apocalyptic/dystopian stories!It’s a short story about the search for community and connection in a world, where humanity seems to have mostly vanished.

The draft for this comic was created as part of my thesis project at the School of Art and Design Zurich.

Comic book, full color
20 pages incl. cover
Bonus material: Making of Belonging
English, suitable for all ages

Sketch Collection

A collection of sketches from 2023 - 2025

Booklet, 13 x 17 cm, stapled
36 pages incl. cover
This booklet contains a selection of sketches from my sketchbooks from 2023 to 2025. Most of them were drawn from references, either from photographs or from life. Maintaining a consistent drawing habit has been my goal and challenge in recent years.Printing, folding, stapling, cutting - all done by me.

Gallery // Illustration

Gallery // Sketches & Practice

Art Journey

This gallery documents my art journey and shows a selection of images I created over the years.


2026

Projects:
Short comic CONTROL
Studying drawing foundations online
at New Masters Academy


2025

Projects:
Short comic PANIC
Short comic CONTROL (finished in 2026)
Illustration series (with characters from BELONGING)
Sketch Collection
Artist alley / Convention debut:
SoloCon
Fantasy Basel
Wrist injury


2024

Projects:
Comic BELONGING
Cat drawings for stickers and poster
Raccoon & Tigerli illustration series
Life figure drawing class with Michael Streun at Schule für Gestaltung Bern


2023

Last year of illustration course
at School of Art and Design Zurich
Thesis project BELONGING (finished in 2024)School assignments:
Poster illustration for fictional event
Flow chart
Experiments with different tools/techniques


2022

Second year of illustration course
at School of Art and Design Zurich
School assignments:
Picture book spread
Character design
Visual essay about Pascale Haircore
Coloring with Photoshop (online course)
Life figure drawing


2021

First year of illustration course
at School of Art and Design Zurich
School assignments:
Ink illustrations
Poster design for fictional event
Illustration on the theme of "enraged citizen"


2020

Ink drawings
Acrylic and gouache paintings
Drawn/painted from reference/observationDrawing class with Susanne Brem


2019

Art became important in my life againInk drawings
Acrylic and gouache paintings
Drawn/painted from reference
and from imagination
Commission for a friend


2012 - 2018

Au pair in host family, learning French
Commercial apprenticeship
in printing company
Working full-time and part-time in accounting
Further training in accounting
Occasional ink drawings and experiments


2010 - 2011

Foundation Year in Art and Design
at Schule für Gestaltung St. Gallen
School assignment
Some personal oil paintings


I used to draw a lot as a child but I haven't digitized those old pictures, sorry. :-)

Shop

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About

Hello! I’m Ilona, a comic artist and illustrator from Switzerland.✏️ I love drawing animals and scenes, especially with a post-apocalyptic theme.
✒️ I create comics and illustrations using traditional inking tools and digital coloring.
✨ I produce my own comic books: Printing, folding, stapling, etc. - all done by me.

Upcoming events

You can buy my comic books online or at various conventions and markets throughout the year, where I also offer a selection of stickers, prints and original art.

DateEventLocationStatus
14.-16.05.2026Fantasy BaselBaselapplied for booth/table
02.-04.10.2026HerofestBernapplied for booth/table

Updated in February 2026

Contact

I'm currently working on a project.
Contact me if you want to commission me or have a proposal for a collaboration.
[email protected]DE / ENG / FR

Education and work experience

02/2026
Fundamentals of Drawing and Perspective
New Masters Academy

01/2026
Drawing Foundations I
New Masters Academy

2024 - 2025
Life figure drawing class
Schule für Gestaltung Bern,
Michael Streun

2021 - 2024
Illustrationdesign
School of Art and Design Zurich (SKDZ)

2020 - 2021
Drawing class
Susanne Brem, ART-Akademie, Bremgarten

2010 - 2011
Foundation Year in Art and Design
Schule für Gestaltung St. Gallen

YearWhatWhere
2025 - todayTabling at conventions and marketsVarious events
2016 - todayWorking part-time in accountingVarious companies
2018 - 2020Further training in accounting (SB RW edupool.ch)Zentrum Bildung, Baden
2012 - 2016Commercial apprenticeship in printing companyKreuzlingen
2011 - 2012Au pair in host family, learning FrenchDidac, Lausanne

How to support me

Making comics and illustrations is my passion. Still, I'm trying to find ways to cover my expenses for equipment and printing and the many work hours I put in.You can help me with that, either through a coffee donation or a purchase in my online shop.Thanks so much for your support! ❤️

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Thanks for keeping me caffeinated on long drawing days! ❤️

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Impressum

Responsible for the content of this website:Ilona Schweizer
Wachtelweg 2
4624 Härkingen
[email protected]

Illu-minati

Community for illustrators and artists in Switzerland

Die Community wurde 2025 von mir (Ilona Schweizer) ins Leben gerufen mit dem Ziel Illustratoren und Künstler aus der Schweiz zu vernetzen, zusammen in Museen, Cafés etc. zu zeichnen, Events zu besuchen oder als Gruppe teilzunehmen.Die Organisation findet über eine private Whatsapp-Gruppe statt.Kontaktiere mich, wenn du beitreten möchtest

Anmeldung Herofest 2026

Ilona Schweizer & SketchTheWorldAway

Wir möchten gerne Teil des Herofest 2026 sein!Wir bieten: Prints, Stickers, Comics, Notizbücher, Magnete, Keychains usw.

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